An individual who is has the courage to execute something despite the danger, risk, and/or intimidation. Referring to the figure of speech: "balls of steel"
church hurt is where you experience a degree of distance, pain, or judgement from your church community. Essentially, you are just unable to “find your place”. This is prevalent in the Christian community, but can be extended to other religions.
Now that I am an adult I am beginning to heal from the church hurt that was inflicted on me as a child.